The Touble with many fast foods is that they tend to be high in fat, salt or sugar, or all three, and often do not provide a balanced meal. The pros and cons of some popular meals are discussed, and the ‘Healthy Balance’ column suggests a suitable second meal for that day which will compensate for any nutritional deficiencies or excesses.
Fish and Chips:
Advantages:
This meal is good source of vitamins B6 and B12; high in protein and carbohydrate, contains some calcium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, thiamin and potassium.
Disadvantages:
High in fat but low in fibre, low in vitamins A, C, D, folate and beta carotene. Depending on the portion size, the meal contains between a third and a half of the recommended daily amount of fat.
Healthy Balance:…
